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New Year’s Eve party on a rooftop restaurant in Cape Town centre turned sour for a couple from Durbanville when their so-called Uber driver attempted to kidnap them. The 47-year-old man from D’Urbanvale and his wife are warning people now to be vigilant when they use Uber or other ridehailing services. The victim booked the trip from Cape Town city centre to D’Urbanvale at 12:20 via the app. Things already seemed suspicious early in the trip when they realised they cannot open their windows.
MAYOR VISITS DUNOON AFTER FIRE Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis visited the Site 5 informal settlement in Dunoon on Saturday 10 January as City teams continued relief efforts following a devastating fire on Friday 9 January that left approximately 5 500 people displaced. Read more on page 4.
UNABLE TO OPEN WINDOWS “An extremely loud and abnormal noise emanated from the wheels of the vehicle, consistent with faulty wheel bearings or a serious mechanical defect. I warned the driver that the vehicle appeared unsafe and requested that he drive slowly in the left lane at approximately 80km/h, which the driver initially complied with. After turning off at Jip de Jager Road, the noise became significantly louder. I attempted to open my window but was unable to do so, and requested that the driver unlock the window. The driver rolled the window down, but did not unlock it,” he says. In St John’s Road in Durbanville he again requested that the window be unlocked. “It became apparent that the driver did not know how to properly operate or unlock the windows of the vehicle,” he says. It was at this point, when he checked the app, that he realised that the driver of the Toyota Corolla did not match the profile photograph shown in the app.
“Guys with legal profiles rent their profiles out to people with no licence” — Uber driver When they arrived at the traffic circle between Clara Anna Fontein and D’Urbanvale, where the driver had to turn right to their destination, he sped onwards on Vissershok Road, towards Dunoon. “I repeatedly requested him to stop the vehicle immediately, but he ignored me.” FEAR FOR SAFETY It was then that he started to fear for their safety and grabbed the driver from the back by his shoulders to force him to stop. He hit the driver in the struggle and realised the driver was briefly knocked unconscious. “My wife and I exited the vehicle as quickly as possible. The driver regained consciousness shortly thereafter and drove away at speed,” he says. “I immediately attempted to report the incident via the Uber application, but then realised the trip had disappeared from the app. Later the same morning, the trip reappeared and the fare was deducted from my account.” When he wanted to report the incident, he could only send an email. Shortly thereafter, his Uber account was blocked, and he has since been unable to log back in. According to Capt FC van Wyk, provincial police spokesperson, the police has no record of the incident. The victim told TygerBurger he went to report the incident at Durbanville police, but decided not to lay a charge. TO PAGE 2
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FROM PAGE 1 RENTING OUT PROFILES Many Uber drivers and other people commented on a post about the incident on a local Facebook group and advised people to always check that the driver and car match the profile picture. “There is a lot of scamming going around. Guys with legal profiles rent their profiles out to people with no licence or police clearance. Be vigilant!” one warns. Another advised that people using these services must always set up the security pin, “so that the driver cannot start the trip before putting in the pin provided by you”. “I also always send a voice note aloud in the car to the person I’m going to, letting them know that I’m on my way, and that I’ve shared my live location and the drivers details. The driver then knows that the trip is being followed as well,” she advises. TygerBurger approached Uber for comment but no response had been received at time of print.
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A coordinated police operation dealt a significant blow to criminal networks across Kraaifontein on Sunday, as Operation Lockdown III officers executed extensive raids throughout the area, culminating in the arrest of five suspects facing charges spanning from illegal firearms possession to drug dealing. The operation’s first breakthrough came when officers searched a 24-year-old suspicious male in Laboheim Street. During the search, they discovered a black handgun loaded with two rounds of ammunition. The suspect was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm. In a separate incident, a 36-year-old woman was apprehended for drug dealing at a raid at her residence in Covid informal settlement, located next to Maroela Street. The suspect was found in possession of 23 sachets of tik, three Mandrax tablets, and R1 290 in cash believed to be proceeds from illegal drug transactions. A third arrest saw a 35-year-old man detained for drug possession after officers discovered two sachets of tik during a routine stop and search operation. The operation continued with a targeted search at the home of a 26-year-old male suspected of drug-related activities in Sojolo Street. During the thorough search of the premises, officers uncovered 17 sachets of cocaine, leading to his immediate arrest for drug possession. The final arrest involved another 26-year-old man who was detained for possession of a dangerous weapon in La Belehem Street, Kraaifontein. Police discovered an okapi knife in his possession during a random stop and search procedure. All five suspects appeared in the Kuils River Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
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MONDAY 19 JANUARY The University of Cape Town (UCT) Summer School will run from Monday 19 to Saturday 31 January at the Kramer Law Building, offering alumni, students, educators and members of the public a chance to participate in lectures, discussions and cultural events.
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Illegal gin plant bust in Durbanville
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major illegal alcohol manufacturing operation has been shut down in Durbanville recently after metro police discovered more than 2 000 litres of homemade gin being produced at a property in Zebra Street. Five suspects, aged between 18 and 39, have been arrested in connection with the operation, which involved counterfeiting popular alcohol brands and potentially putting public health at serious risk. The bust happened on Monday 5 January after concerned residents reported suspicious activity to the Public Emergency Call Centre (PECC). Metro Police Neighbourhood Safety Officers responded to the tip-off and gained permission to search the property. What they found shocked investigators: 11 large drums filled with homemade gin, a machine used to distill alcohol, and bottles of two popular alcohol brands being filled and packaged with the counterfeit liquor to imitate legitimate products. The operation was clearly designed to fool consumers into believing they were buying genuine branded alcohol, when in fact they were purchasing potentially dangerous homemade spirits.
MULTIPLE ARRESTS MADE Three men and two women were arrested at the scene and face charges of illegal manufacturing of alcohol, contravention of the Counterfeit Goods Act, and possession of presumed stolen property. The homeowner, identified as a Chinese national, was arrested at a later stage. All suspects appeared in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court. The scene has been handed over to Durbanville police for further investigation, while the confiscated liquor has been sent for forensic analysis. JP Smith, Mayco member for safety and security, praised the swift action by Metro Police but warned of the serious dangers posed by counterfeit alcohol. “Counterfeit alcohol is extremely dangerous and often contains toxic substances which can lead to severe health issues and even death,” said Smith. “I applaud the NSOs for their swift action in this regard.” Police spokesperson Sgt Wesley Twigg said the discovery would serve as a stepping stone to uncover more illegal operations.
Five suspects were arrested at the illegal gin manufacturing plant, with charges including counterfeiting and possession of stolen property.
POLICE FOUND THOUSANDS OF LITRES OF HOMEMADE BOOZE BEING DECANTED INTO FAKE BRANDED BOTTLES comprehensive investigation into the operation, with detectives working to determine the full extent of the illegal manufacturing network and how long it had been operating. The authorities are particularly concerned about the sophisticated nature of the counterfeiting operation, which involved replicating the packaging and branding of legitimate alcohol products.
WIDER INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY The bust comes as authorities continue to crack down on the illegal alcohol trade, which has been linked to numerous health scares and deaths across the country. Durbanville police have opened a
PUBLIC URGED TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY Officials are calling on the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity that could indicate illegal operations. Residents can report concerns to the Public Emergency Call Centre on 021 480 7700 or 107 from a landline. The case highlights the important role that community members play in helping law enforcement tackle illegal activities that threaten public safety. Smith emphasised that the success of this operation demonstrates how effective tip-offs from concerned residents can be in shutting down dangerous illegal operations. The investigation continues as authorities work to ensure that all those involved in the illegal manufacturing network are brought to justice.
JP Smith warns that counterfeit alcohol contains toxic substances that can cause severe health issues or death to consumers.
Metro Police discovered over 2 000 litres of illegal gin and counterfeit alcohol packaging at the Zebra Street property in Durbanville.
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TUESDAY 27 JANAUARY The next meeting of the Egyptian Society of South Africa takes place at St George's Grammar school, Richmond Road, Mowbray, from 19:30. The guest speaker, Ona Viljoen, will present a lecture titled: “The Pyramids in Peru”. There is no charge for members, R30 for visitors. Booking is not necessary. There is secure parking in the school grounds. For more information call 021 852 7273 or 084 774 3972.
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SATURDAY 31 JANUARY Read To Rise and its mascot, Oaky the Acorn, will host its annual Cape Flats Book Festival at West End Primary School in Lentegeur on Saturday and Sunday, 31 January and 1 February. The festival is filled with poetry, storytelling, authors, workshops, mascots, puppet shows, giveaways and much more. Entrance is free. Books and food will be on sale. Visit readtorise. co.za/book-festival for more information.
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Four men arrested for murder of hijacked driver Smoke billows from Haasendal SPAR after a fire broke out inside the coffee shop area. PHOTOS: FACEBOOK
Four men were arrested on Wednesday 7 January on charges of murder and being in possession of a hijacked vehicle at a filling station in Okavango Road, Brackenfell. According to a police statement, members of the flying squad received a call at around 23:20 from a vehicle tracking company. A hijacked Toyota Corolla was reportedly driving around the Brackenfell area.
The flying squad found four men, aged between 18 and 22, in the car at the filling station. They claimed that it belonged to a friend. All four men were arrested, and a murder charge was added when it was discovered that the car’s driver had been murdered. The suspects were due to appear in the Kuils River Magistrate’s Court on charges of murder and being in possession of a hijacked vehicle.
Fraudsters are using the Western Cape Provincial Commissioner's office number to deceive victims into believing they are dealing with legitimate police officers. The police has issued an urgent warning to the public about a sophisticated scam where criminals clone the official office number of the Western Cape Provincial Commissioner to defraud unsuspecting victims. Col André Traut, provincial police media spokesperson, said the fraudsters used a cloned 021 417 7148 number to impersonate police officers and trick people into paying large sums of money to avoid arrest or prosecution. The scammers contact victims, sometimes appearing in police uniform during video calls, and claim that the person is linked to a parcel allegedly containing contraband. They coerce victims into making payments to avoid
legal consequences. The criminals employ caller ID spoofing technology, and in some cases, use video calls. Similar scams have been reported across South Africa. Police are actively investigating the misuse of the cloned number and related fraudulent activities. They emphasise that legitimate police officials will never demand money in exchange for avoiding arrest or prosecution, and payments will never be requested via telephone or video calls. If contacted by someone claiming to be from law enforcement, police advise: Never make payments via telephone or video call. Verify the caller's identity through official channels. Report any suspected scam immediately.
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hoppers at Haasendal Gables in Kuils River were met with temporary store closures after a fire broke out at SPAR in the early hours of Sunday 11 January. According to a statement issued by centre management on social media, the fire originated inside the SPAR coffee shop and, based on information available at this stage, the damage appears to be contained within the SPAR premises. Emergency services responded to the incident on Sunday, and affected tenants were instructed not to resume trading until given an official all-clear by the fire department. At the time of publication, no injuries had been reported.
CAUSE OF FIRE HAS NOT YET BEEN CONFIRMED
SHOPS CLOSED PENDING FIRE DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE On Monday centre management confirmed the some tenants had remained closed as a precautionary measure. These shops included SPAR, TOPS, Urban Nuts, Famous Kalahari, PostNet, All About Cats and Dogs and The Tailor. Shoppers have been advised to monitor official centre communication channels for updates on reopening times as assessments continue.
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niversity of the Western Cape researchers have achieved a major breakthrough in medical diagnostics, developing an innovative electrochemical sensor capable of detecting cancer, tuberculosis, and long COVID-19 at a fraction of traditional testing costs. The cutting-edge sensor, developed at UWC's SensorLab in the Department of Chemistry, represents a significant leap forward in addressing South Africa's dual burden of communicable and noncommunicable diseases. This portable device uses nanotechnology to detect specific disease biomarkers in blood samples, offering rapid and highly sensitive results that could transform healthcare delivery in underserved communities. Dr Jaymi Leigh January, the lead researcher and recent PhD graduate who spearheaded this development, emphasised the technology's relevance to local health challenges. “This research addresses a very real South African health challenge by providing accessible, sensitive, and affordable disease diagnostics,” she explained. HOW THE TECHNOLOGY WORKS The innovative sensor operates using light-based electrical signals to measure trace amounts of disease-linked proteins in patient blood samples. Its remarkable sensitivity allows detection of COVID-19 spike proteins at levels as low as 0.04 picograms per millilitre — far exceeding the capabilities of many current diagnostic tools. The device identifies specific biomarkers for each condition: CapG proteins for cancer detection, interferon gamma for tuberculosis screening, and spike proteins
BREAKTHROUGH WILL HELP BRIDGE GAP IN HEALTHCARE EQUITY for identifying COVID-19 infections and long COVID-19 risk. Unlike traditional laboratory-based diagnostics that require expensive infrastructure, this sensor delivers fast, reliable results in a portable format. South Africa faces significant challenges with tuberculosis, cancer, and ongoing COVID-19 complications. Traditional diagnostic methods often require costly laboratory facilities and lengthy processing times, creating barriers to early detection and treatment, particularly in resource-limited settings. This breakthrough technology offers a game-changing solution by providing immediate, accurate results at the point of care. The sensor's ability to detect diseases at earlier stages could dramatically improve treatment outcomes and patient survival rates. For long COVID-19 detection, the technology proves particularly valuable in identifying hidden viral reservoirs and patients at risk of developing prolonged symptoms — a growing concern as the pandemic's long-term effects become clearer. The project represents successful international collaboration, with January working under the supervision of Prof Emmanuel Iwuoha from UWC's Chemistry Department, alongside Dr Nelia Sanga, a UWC postdoctoral fellow. The team also partnered with researchers from the University of Ghent in Belgium, including Prof Jan Gettemans and associate researcher Olivier Zwaenepoel.
Dr Jaymi Leigh January during her graduation in December 2025. PHOTO: SHELLEY CHRISTIANS/UWC
This collaborative approach has been instrumental in developing a sensor that demonstrates excellent stability, reliability, and reproducibility – essential features for routine clinical application. The technology's most significant advantage lies in its potential to improve healthcare equity. By providing affordable, portable diagnostics, the sensor could bridge the gap between advanced medical facilities and underserved communities across South Africa and beyond. January reflected on the broader implications of her research: “Every challenge during this journey has been a formative moment that strengthened me, and I'm grateful for the guidance of
supervisors, family, and co-researchers.” LOOKING AHEAD The research team now focuses on scaling up development and production for widespread clinical use. Future plans include comprehensive clinical trials to further validate the device's effectiveness and expand accessibility in resourceconstrained healthcare systems globally. According to Sipokazi Fokazi from UWC's Institutional Advancement, the development represents not just a technological achievement, but a step toward a more inclusive healthcare future where advanced diagnostics are accessible to all.
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s South Africans settle back into their routines after the festive season, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is issuing an urgent appeal to donors to help replenish critically low blood stocks that have dropped during the holiday period. The organisation is experiencing a familiar but concerning seasonal pattern where blood collections dip significantly during and immediately after the December holidays, creating potential shortages for patients who depend on regular transfusions and emergency medical care. While many families return to their normal rhythms in the new year, thousands of patients across the country face a very different reality. Their 2026 begins not with celebrations or resolutions, but with quiet hopes for strength to return, for treatments to work, and for the life-giving gift of donated blood to reach them in time. REASON FOR SHORTAGE Behind the statistics of current blood stock levels are real people — mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, and children receiving treatment in hospitals every day. Their recovery, and in some cases survival, depends entirely on the continued availability of donated blood. The January shortage stems from several interconnected factors that compound the challenge facing blood services. Holiday travel takes donors away from their regular donation centres throughout December, while workplaces, schools, and
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universities that normally host organised blood drives either close or operate on reduced schedules during the festive season. Emergency medical care, childbirth, and ongoing treatment of chronic conditions continue year-round, however, placing sustained pressure on available blood supplies even as donations decrease. Year-end events, travel plans, and family commitments also disrupt the routines of regular donors, causing many to miss their usual donation schedules and creating a visible gap in collections by January. SANBS is particularly encouraging donors with O and B blood groups who are due for donation to visit centres early in the year. O negative blood serves as the universal type used in emergencies, while Group B contributes significantly to maintaining balanced stocks for specific patient groups. The organisation emphasises, however, that all blood groups are welcome and desperately needed. “We appreciate every South African who donates blood, and we want to start the year by saying thank you,” says Thandi Mosupye, senior manager of marketing, communication and brand at SANBS.
“January is a challenging month for collections, but it is also an opportunity. If donors, especially those with O and B blood groups, visit a donor centre early in the year, we can stabilise the national blood supply quickly and ensure hospitals continue caring for patients without interruption.”
REQUIREMENTS A single blood donation takes only minutes but can potentially save up to three lives by supporting patients in critical need. The process is straightforward, though donors must meet specific health and safety requirements. First-time donors must be between 16 and 75 years old and weigh at least 50 kg, with platelet (thrombocytes) donors requiring a minimum weight of 55kg. Donors should be in good health, lead a low-risk lifestyle, and consider their blood safe for transfusion. They should have eaten within four hours before donating and must not have donated whole blood in the previous 56 days, or platelets and plasma in the last 14 days. “Whether you are an O, A, B or AB donor, your contribution matters, and we welcome you,” Mosupye adds, emphasising that every donation makes a meaningful difference in someone’s life. SANBS invites all eligible donors to make appointments at their nearest donor centre or mobile drive. For more information or to locate the closest donation facility, contact the SANBS call centre on 0800 11 9031 or visit their website.
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Gemeenskap maak Kersfees vir Uitzicht-tehuis spesiaal Die inwoners en bestuur van die Uitzichttehuis vir kwadrupleë en parapleë in Durbanville het SuperSpar Phesantekraal vir sy vrygewige ondersteuning gedurende die feestyd bedank. Die inwoners is bederf met 'n heerlike Kersete. Die skenking van 'n wasmasjien
het 'n betekenisvolle en blywende verskil aan die daaglikse lewens van die inwoners van die huis gemaak, sê Lize Pitt, 'n inwoner. " 'n Spesiale woord van dank gaan ook aan Pauline van der Watt, wat die idee geïnisieer het om SuperSpar
By van die skenkings is (van links) Henrico van der Watt, Laura Klopper, Terry-Ann Jafta, Vanessa Dickson en Raynard Vermeulen.
Phesantekraal te nader en gehelp het om hierdie pragtige gebaar moontlik te maak. Pick n Pay Graanendal Family Store, Pauline en haar span het ook ruimhartig eiers en skoonmaakprodukte geskenk, wat baie waardeer word. Hierdie dade van vriendelikheid herinner ons aan die krag van gemeenskap en hoe samewerking waardigheid, vertroosting en vreugde aan ander kan bring – veral gedurende die Kerstyd," sê Pitt. Weldoeners kan ook 'n bydrae maak deur aan te sluit by die Klub 500-projek. Lidmaatskap kos slegs R50 of meer per maand. Daar is elke maand 'n gelukstrekking, waarin die wenner tans R500 kan wen. Daar is ook 'n Klub 20-projek vir ondernemings wat finansiële skenkings, asook gratis dienste wil bied. Die Uitzicht-tehuis is 'n geregistreerde Artikel 18A-organisasie. "Ons wil ook graag van hierdie geleentheid gebruik maak om elkeen te bedank wat die tehuis regdeur 2025 ondersteun het," sluit Pitt af. Kontak Lize by lizepitt@gmail.com of 071 675 0052 vir meer inligting.
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Cleo Hans (10) is an early entrant in the Miss Pre-teen Durbanville 2026 competition.
Miss Durbanville to be crowned The Breathe Foundation will be hosting the Miss Durbanville 2026 on Saturday 14 February at De Ville Centre in Durbanville. The competition is held to raise muchneeded funds for the Breathe Foundation. The foundation is not funded at all by the government or department of social development. The foundation creates awareness in various communities across the Cape metropole and as far as Helderberg, Theewaterskloof, Overberg, Boland, Drakenstein and the Winelands, focusing on cancer, gender-based violence, bullying in the corporate world and schools. The foundation also does an annual poverty drive — this year the school that will benefit from this is Trevor Manual Primary School in Fisantekraal. Girls and women from 4 to 25 years of age are invited to enter the pageant. The different age categories include Miss Missy (4 to 7 years), Miss Pre-teen (8 to 11 years), Miss Teen (13 to 17 years) and Miss Durbanville (18 to 25 years). No married or engaged women or mothers may enter. The entry fee is R300. All entrants need to donate three non-perishable food items on the day of the competition, which will be handed over to the Lions Club of Durbanville for the needy, as well as two packets of sanitary towels, which will be handed over to Trevor Manual Primary School in Fisantekraal on a date to be confirmed with the school. The dress code is denim and pearls. Spots are limited to 15 per age category and prospective models who want to enter need to confirm that there are still available spots. Send an email to the Breathe Foundation at npobreathefoundation@gmail.com for an entry form or for more information.The closing date for entries is 30 January at 12:00.
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Pa en seun sterf saam in ongeluk RONÉL VAN JAARSVELD Gru-ongeluk het verlede week die lewe van ‘n pa en seun, Leon en Kyle Olivier, geëis toe die twee in Giel Bassonrylaan van hul motorfiets geslinger is en op die N1 beland het. Volgens sers. Wesley Twigg, polisiewoordvoerder, het die ongeluk op Maandag 7 Januarie omstreeks 20:40 gebeur. Hy het gesê mediese personeel het albei op die toneel dood verklaar nadat hulle veelvuldige beserings opgedoen het. ‘n Saak van strafbare manslag worde deur die Parow-polisie ondersoek. “Die omstandighede rondom die voorval word ondersoek en niemand is in hegtenis geneem nie,” het hy gesê.
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ONGELUKSBESONDERHEDE In reaksie op ‘n sosialemedia-plasing deur ‘n private ambulansdiens het Paul Kruger van die PWP-buurtwag gesê hy het op die toneel gehelp. Hy het gesê padmerke het aangedui dat die motorfiets vermoedelik nie die draai na regs in die pad gemaak het nie en dit het daartoe gelei dat die twee mans van die brug af geslinger is. SKOOL ROU OOR BELOWENDE LEERDER Kyle sou vanjaar ‘n gr. 11-leerder aan die Hoër Tegniese Skool Drostdy in Worcester gewees het. Hy was ‘n inwoner in die Dr. Stals-koshuis. In ‘n Facebook-inskrywing het die skool leerders en ouers gevra om die familie in hul gebede te hou. “Kyle was ‘n talentvolle rugbyspeler wat verlede jaar vir die o.16 A-span gespeel het, sowel as die Boland Grant Khomospan. Hy was gewild onder sy vriende en onderwysers beskryf hom as ‘n vriendelike seun met ‘n groot sin vir humor,” het die skool gesê. “Hy was altyd hulpvaardig en het gretig aan koshuisaktiwiteite deelgeneem,” het die inskrywing gelees. “Ons harte is gebreek en ons vriend se plek is leeg.” Ouers van die skoolgemeenskap het gesê hulle gaan sy vriendelike teenwoordigheid en positiewe invloed mis. Die Laerskool Table View het ook sy medelye op Facebook betuig: “Ons harte is seer terwyl ons ons diepste medelye met die Olivier-familie deel. Ons is bedroef deur die tragiese heengaan van ons voormalige leerder, Kyle Olivier, en sy pa hierdie week. Table View Primary se gedagtes en gebede is by almal wat hom liefgehad het. Aan Kyle se familie en vriende, ons bied ons opregte simpatie aan. Mag julle krag, troos en vrede vind
Kyle Olivier
MEDELYE STROOM IN VIR BELOWENDE RUGBYSPELER gedurende hierdie ongelooflik moeilike tyd. Julle is in ons gedagtes.” NEDERIGE INGESTELDHEID Danver Olsen, ‘n uitvoerende lid van Boland Rugby vir hoërskoolrugby, het op Facebook geskryf: “Ek sal altyd sy nederige ingesteldheid en bereidwilligheid om te help onthou. Op die Grant Khomotoer was hy altyd gereed met ‘n ‘meneer, kan ek help om dit te dra?’ Mag sy sorgsame hart deur ons voortleef. Hy was ‘n rotsvaste rugbyspeler wat so trots was om die Boland-skolerugbytrui te dra, sowel as die HTS Drostdy-trui. Hy het nooit vir ‘n teenstander teruggestaan nie. Kyle, jy was ‘n opregte rugbyspeler en waardevolle rolmodel wie se voorbeeld op en van die veld af die moeite werd is om deur jou spanmaats en medeleerders gevolg te word,” het hy geskryf. “Namens die Boland-rugbyunie spreek ons ons opregte medelye met Kyle se familie uit.”
‘n Pa en seun is dood toe hulle in Giel Basson-rylaan van hul motorfiets af tot op die N1 geslinger is. FOTO: FACEBOOK
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Birthdate surprises For an explicable reason, all of my seven daughters’ birthdays are clustered around or on special days. Between 1 December and 2 January our family celebrated five birthdays. Suffice to say, I am all festived out. We will have a few months break from birthdays before we celebrate my two non-Christmas season babies' birthdays — around Easter. A lot of people think I’m lying when I tell them about how weirdly clustered my children’s birth dates are, but most of their birthdays are truly on, or very close to, significant calendar days, such as a week before Christmas (daughter number two) and then 10 years later daughter number six was born on Aids Day (1 December). That’s two in December. Daughters one and five were both the second babies to be born on New Year’s Day at Mitchells Plain hospitals — 10 years apart — and both got prizes for their luckily-timed arrivals. And then, not to be outdone, daughter number four was born on 2 January, locally known as Tweede Nuwejaar — though this year the minstrel festival traditionally celebrated on that day was held later and on a different route, much to the annoyance of the participants. So, if you are not managing to keep track, that’s another three birthdays over two days a week after Christmas. Daughter number three was born on April Fools’ Day — after I went into false labour multiple times in the month before she was born (she pranked me even before birth).
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Her birthday usually coincides with the Easter period and the year she turned five, she unwrapped her birthday present and Easter chocolates on the same day. It's much less fun for her when her birthday falls mid-Lent. My seventh daughter was born five minutes before Workers’ Day on 30 April, 10 years and one month after her April Fool sister. I think she did it just to thwart her daddy’s planned witticisms because, as my labour approached midnight, he was already practicing saying: “May the first, be the last”. So, to recap; all my babies born in the same months (December, January and April) did so 10 years apart — and yes, all of my children were born naturally. And, just to freak you out more, here’s another weirdness — none of them, were born on their expected due dates. Not even the two that were induced due to my gestational diabetes. They were all either early (daughter number two) or late (all the others). This may be due to their size because they were also bigger than normal due to gestational diabetes. My smallest baby was daughter number six, who weighed a puny 3,8kg at birth. Their size confused the scans so they were projected to be older than they actually were in utero and therefore their estimated due dates changed with every doctor’s visit — and none of them were correct. The calendar-calculated due dates were also off because it has a built-in two week margin of error. My point is, my children never showed up when they were expected to, even the last two who were induced because they wouldn’t budge after the first induction attempts and hung around a day longer. Stubborn little buggers. But what is the point of all this, you might be wondering. Well, I'm not complaining or harking after ended festivities. To me, this time of year is an annual reminder that God does indeed have a very quirky sense of humour. - LAUREN O'CONNOR-MAY
WARRINGTON SWIMS FOR SPCA: Guinness World Record holder Howard Warrington’s epic seven-hour battle against False Bay’s unforgiving waters has netted nearly R65 000 towards the Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s animal sterilisation programme in December last year. Despite enduring jellyfish stings and battling challenging onditions for seven hours, covering more than 22 km, Warrington fell short of reaching Rooi Els. However, his efforts proved that sometimes the journey matters more than the destination. The fundraising success adds to Warrington’s impressive track record of using his athletic achievements to support animal welfare. “Howard Warrington plunged into False Bay at Millers Point this morning, with extraordinary courage,” said Belinda Abraham, for the SPCA. “He didn’t reach the Royal shore, but he did reach an entire community in need instead.”
City boom brings infrastructure challenges A recent opinion piece praises Cape Town for being a better run municipality experiencing a strong property boom, but raises concern about infrastructure to cope with accelerating development, particularly around traffic congestion in the CBD and Atlantic Seaboard areas. Residents can however be assured that the City will continue making the necessary infrastructure investments and is currently refining the mobility plans to back this. In the short-term, an independent traffic engineering assessment is under way on tactical interventions to address event-related congestion in the CBD and Seaboard areas. Overarching strategies to assist with traffic flow in central Cape Town have also undergone two rounds of public participation this year, first with the draft CBD Local Spatial Development Framework, and in November, with the draft Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD. This is a plan to transition to a CBD where access is easy and convenient, sustainable transport options are within short walking distance for all, the city feels safe and inclusive, and people of all abilities are provided for. The main ideas include improving walkability in the heart of the CBD and around public transport stations; promoting walking and cycling within the CBD by creating a decongestion zone; diverting through-traffic onto bypass roads; and better use of off-street parking methods. Granted, it will take time to implement and achieve
these outcomes, but this is a workable alternative as we head into the future. It is also a given that improved public transport is critical to the future success of the CBD and Seaboard. Thankfully, the building blocks for this are coming into place. A large portion of the current commuter volumes already arrive in the CBD via public transport, mostly around the Cape Town Station area, either by minibus-taxi, GABS buses, rail, and MyCiTi, which serves the CBD via the northern corridor along Table Bay, the N2 Express to Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain, and Victoria Road to Hout Bay and Imizamo Yethu. The progressive restoration of passenger rail, its future devolution for the City to take over operational control, and the ongoing expansion of the MyCiTi system — including the over multi-billion rand metro south-east route development — will increase access to scheduled public transport and make it the first choice for traveling to the CBD. Likewise, major City investments on the Seaboard over the years — including the Sea Point Promenade and Green Point Urban Park — remain an excellent foundation for the future. There is also no false choice between redeveloping public land and channelling infrastructure investment into central Cape Town. Land release does precisely that: it rejuvenates precincts with private-sector led mixed-use developments that bring in critical revenue for the city, alongside all the economic benefits and residential opportunities.
Halting state land release and planning approvals more generally, as the recent opinion piece implies, would only entrench the problem of high demand for limited housing supply which Cape Town experiences, like other thriving cities globally. As Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis notes, there are only two options: reduce demand — and with it the benefits of economic progress and growth — or increase supply by building more housing. This is why the City is working on making it much easier to build more affordable housing, with Cape Town leading the way nationally on several initiatives. The City is already systematically identifying these violations of the existing rates policy and working on mechanisms to further improve compliance. Looking at the big picture, Cape Town has a South African record R40 billion infrastructure budget over the next three years, and a R120 billion ten-year pipeline. Whatever your income level, or wherever you live, Capetonians can be assured that Cape Town — as South Africa’s city of hope — is poised to keep making progress towards being an even better place to live in future, underpinned by transparent planning, record infrastructure investment, and clear long-term mobility strategies. Cape Town’s approach is neither fanciful nor reckless — it is a pragmatic, data-driven blueprint to manage growth, expand opportunity, and build a more inclusive, connected and resilient city for decades to come. MATTHEW KEMPTHORNE, chair of Sub-council 16
Water shortages hit Cape Town as illegal settlements grow Our energetic mayor is showcasing a project to extract millions of litres of water from the Philippi aquifer — a major water project underway in the DA-led Cape Town. This in an attempt to "feed" the masses with water whilst the Rietvlei lagoon in Milnerton is a sewerage cesspool and thousands of new arrivals from the Eastern Cape are building illegal structures under Eskom’s high-voltage lines in Dunoon. We, the ratepayers, are constantly advised to reduce our water consumption and then slapped with a “basic charge" when we adhere to this call — from water to electricity to “street cleaning”. The disgraced ANC member Ebrahim Rasool, also the erstwhile premier of the Western Cape from 2004 to 2008, famously made the iconic statement that "Cape Town is a home for all". Well in 2025 ALL have arrived and now Cape Town
has a major water shortage. Ditto for Overstrand Municipality when the Onrust lagoon has dried up, but the council keeps on approving new developments. Currently Tehran, the capital of Iran (our good friends), with an estimated population of 15 million, has run out of water as I write. Visit the link: Iran's largest water line is gone — Tehran faces mass evacuation as 15 million people without water. Since 2001, due to catastrophically bad policy decisions by the Iranian regime, Lake Umeria is dying and Tehran’s main water supply has dried up. On top of this Tehran’s population has jumped from 4 to 15 million due to unemployment and devastation of the agricultural sector in the north of the country. They have also built numerous dams in the rivers that feed into Lake Umeria, which has changed the lake into a salt bowl.
Tehran, the city, is now paying the price for these irresponsible policies and are now going to buy water from it’s neighbours and cannot feed its population. And how is Cape Town different from this apocalyptical scenario? When will this madness stop? The unbridled population growth of Cape Town, the densification of neighbourhoods and the deforestation of the environment of which the Butler property is just another example. The current dust bowl on Bolandweg reminds one of the American Midwest dust bowl of the 1930’s. Where are our scientists in this scenario? I have concluded that our municipal officials actually do not understand what their functions are and are willingly compliant to the popular policies of the political leaders. FRANCOIS J. MARAIS, Durbanville
Mini traffic circles need better signage and awareness The growing concern remains regarding motorists’ misunderstanding of the rules governing mini traffic circles. Despite clear signage, many drivers fail to apply the fundamental principle: “First at the yield line, first to proceed.” This simple rule ensures smooth traffic flow and
reduces accidents, yet non-compliance remains common with nobody apparently with any understanding of how the circle works. Maybe the following could be considered to improve the current situation: Additional yield signs and road markings could be added at mini circles.
Additional articles in local newspapers explaining the rule clearly. Painted reminders near mini circles (e.g., “Yield = First Arrived, First Go”). Temporary banners in high-traffic areas. CONCERNED MOTORIST, DURBANVILLE
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25-year-old man was fatally shot and a 12-year-old boy wounded in a shocking random attack at an animal welfare mobile clinic in Ravensmead on Wednesday morning, leaving the community reeling and veterinary staff traumatised. According to the Animal AntiCruelty League Cape Town (AACL-CT) management, the victims were standing at their mobile clinic in Edgar Block Street, waiting to be assisted with their dog at approximately 11:40, when tragedy struck. Captain FC van Wyk, Western Cape police medial liaison officer, confirmed the incident. He said an unknown gunman wearing a black hoodie approached the pair and opened fire. The 25-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body and died at the scene, while the child suffered gunshot wounds to his left shoulder and left leg. “The injured boy was rushed to a nearby medical facility for treatment,” Van Wyk said. POLICE INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY Van Wyk confirmed that Ravensmead police have opened cases of murder and attempted murder following the incident. “The motive for the shooting is yet to be determined,” Van Wyk stated, adding that investigations are ongoing. Police are appealing to anyone with information about the shooting to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS mobile application to provide anonymous tips. VETERINARY STAFF LEFT TRAUMATISED The Animal Anti-Cruelty League expressed profound grief over the senseless violence that claimed the life of their client who had simply come seeking help for his pet. Leandré van der Merwe, the organisation's principal veterinarian,
TRAUMATISED STAFF SAY CLIENT WAS VICTIM OF ‘SENSELESS VIOLENCE’ described the devastating impact on staff members who witnessed the horror. “Our staff are the backbone of our organisation. Yesterday, they were forced to face the ultimate horror, and then had to literally clean up the aftermath of a tragedy in the very space where they usually save lives,” Van der Merwe said. “We are prioritising the mental health and well-being of our team above all else right now. They are heroes, but they are also grieving and traumatised.” The AACL is conducting a security assessment of their operations while focusing on supporting their traumatised employees. The organisation provides vital veterinary services to underserved communities through their mobile clinic programme. The shooting has raised serious concerns about safety and security for essential service providers working in vulnerable communities. The mobile clinic regularly serves Ravensmead residents who cannot afford private veterinary care or transport their animals to distant facilities. CALL FOR JUSTICE Both the AACL and police are appealing to the Ravensmead community to assist in bringing those responsible to justice. The organisation emphasised that their client was simply seeking help for his animal when he became a victim of senseless violence. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Ravensmead police or Crime Stop immediately. The investigation continues as police work to establish the motive and identify the perpetrator of this tragic attack.
The City’s Identikidz programme gained popularity again this year with more children registered over the festive season. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
City’s beach safety drive yields positive results A staggering 101 780 children were registered in the City of Cape Town's Identikidz Programme at participating beaches over the peak festive season – a 13,5% increase compared to the previous year. According to the City, 89 689 children were registered during the same period last year. And a total of 227 children were lost and reunited with their families, while five were handed over to the Department of Social Development (DSD) in the province as their caregivers were not located by the end of the beach day. This is significantly lower compared to last year when 256 reunions were made and 11 handovers to DSD. The programme is implemented at 15 of Cape Town's busiest beaches over the festive season, as well as Maiden's Cove on Boxing Day and New Year's Day and concludes on Sunday 18 January. Since October, there have been 23 nonfatal drownings at local beaches, each of which could have ended in tragedy if lifeguards had not rescued the victims.
Five fatal drownings, three of which were bathing-related and two others which are the subject of police investigations, were recorded. All but three of the 23 non-fatal drowning incidents occurred along the False Bay coast, including four at Clovelly, four at Strand, and three at Fish Hoek. More than half of the incidents involved children between the ages of six and 17. “The statistics are a stark reminder that while our coastline is a wonderful attraction over summer, it needs to be approached with care and consideration,” said Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham. “I want to commend each and every person who has had a hand in our festive season operations, from staff members to beachgoers and parents. Your support of our drowning prevention and child safety initiatives is a key reason why we have experienced one of our safest seasons yet. That said, summer is not over. I encourage and remind everyone to continue keeping safety top of mind,” she said.
Several city properties to go under the hammer Approximately 50 opportunities, zoned for residential, commercial, industrial, community, and mixed-use purposes, will be made available for sale and lease on Thursday 26 February. The properties, located at various areas around Cape Town, will be auctioned by the Claremart Group at the Cape Town Stadium. “This upcoming auction is an extraordinary opportunity
for private-sector investment across the metro. From the Good Hope Centre precinct to commercial and industrial parcels in Mitchells Plain, Atlantis Industrial, Parow, and Goodwood, each site has been carefully packaged to attract capable investors ready to deliver tangible benefits for communities and the broader economy,” said James Vos, Mayco member for economic growth.
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Doc MacLean at Villa Pascal
D Die Zip Zap Circus is vir die eerste keer in die Klein Karoo op die verhoog. FOTO: JOAN WARD
KKNK-feesprogram volgepak met gewilde aspekte Vir drie dekades al bied die Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) in Oudtshoorn 'n vol program vir feesgangers aan wat hul dors na goeie kuns sal les. Vanjaar maak hulle weer so met die dertigste KKNK wat van 28 Maart tot 4 April plaasvind. Tydens vanjaar se fees sal daar, volgens Hugo Theart, uitvoerende hoof en artistieke direkteur, weer gekyk word na die fees se beginjare en hoe dit oor die jare ontwikkel het. “Dié viering kyk egter ook voluit vorentoe. Die feesprogram is volgepak met die gewilde aspekte van die fees, met ’n paar nuwighede en opwindende aanpassings.” Feesgangers kan verwag om ou bekendes te sien, maar ook regskuif vir verskeie debuutproduksies van nuutgeskrewe tekste en vertalings. Daar is ook 'n keur van bekroonde en gewilde werk op die planke. “Die Feesmark is ekstra woelig met twee musiekverhoë waarop van Suid-Afrika se voorste en gewildste sangers en musikante te sien sal wees. ’n Spesiale Voluit-openingskonsert (28 Maart) met verskeie verrassings en die bekende Karoo Pops (29 Maart) en Kaktus (2 April) is terug. Verder bied die Feesmark ook kinderteater in die Klein KKNKteater, kort teaterproduksies met Blitsteater — alles aangebied teen ’n sakpasprys. Bykomend is daar ook gratis vermaak in Baron van Reedestraat by die RSG- en ATKV-kuierkol, verskeie gespreksreekse en visuele kuns,” het Theart gesê. Teaterhoogtepunte sluit Nicola Hanekom se drama Die gebed van ’n halfmens in, onder regie van Hanekom met bekendes soos Tobie Cronjé en Annelisa Weiland. Die gevierde Vlaamse skrywer Tom Lanoye se herbesinning oor die Trojaanse oorlog in Atropa: Die wraak van vrede onder regie van Marthinus Basson met Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Antoinette Kellermann, Rolanda Marais, Tinarie van Wyk Loots, Carla Smith en Geon Nel debuteer ook by die KKNK. Saartjie Botha se splinternuwe, ge-gebergtes, is op die planke met Nic de Jager, Daneel van der Walt, Miché van Wyk en Ntombi Makhutshi. Botha hanteer ook die verwerking van Die ander dogter, ’n nuwe eenpersoonvertoning met Sandra Prinsloo. Carla Smith debuteer met haar eerste toneelstuk, CRYBABY, met onder andere Frank Opperman en Nicole Holm. Die bekroonde Karoo Kaarte-span agter Die Swartmerrie is weer terug met ’n splinternuwe drama, Spoel. Breyten Breytenbach se eerste en laaste toneelstukke is vir die eerste keer by een fees
saam op die planke. Met ’n spesiale Breytenbachkaartjiepakket kan feesgangers Boklieden Verwelkingslied met Antoinette Kellermann en Dawid Minnaar teen 30% laer koste geniet. MOYA van die Zip Zap Circus gaan op ‘n veelkleurige reis deur die mikrokosmos van SuidAfrika tydens hul eerste verskyning in die Klein Karoo. Gewilde dramas van ander feeste sluit onder meer in Danie Marais se Ek is nie Danie en Athol Fugard se Boesman en Lena. Die stand-up program bied ’n keur van komedies deur onder andere Lizz Meiring met Die "Real Housewife", Wynand van Vollenstee en Thiart Li met Geagte kampeerders, Chris Vorster se Gebou soos Steffi Graf en Marion Holm se Gryp elke grasHOLM. Die grapjasse Alfred Adriaan, Alan Committie, Mel die Storieverteller, Hannes Brümmer, Kurt Schoonraad, Aletta Francina de Kock, Uncool Tea en Christie van Niekerk is ook deel van die stand-up aanbod. Daar is ook vier dansproduksies te siene. Debuutwerke op die musiekprogram is volop. Nataniël deel die verhoog met Charl du Plessis in SOOIBRAND, Frieda van den Heever, Coenie de Villiers, Mauritz Lotz en Deon Meyer is te sien in Stille vuur, Francois van Coke in Hoe ek dit onthou, Rocco de Villiers se KLAWER, Jak de Priester se 25 jaar van songs, Amanda Strydom en Je-ani Swiegelaar in Tillie/Mathilda en Elzabé Zietsman in Wat om te doen as die wêreld brand, Albert Frost en James Grace deel die verhoog in Twee wêrelde, twee kitare, een verhoog. Anna Davel en Ilse Klink is In Harmonie en Davel is ook te sien saam met The Melisizwe Plaatjie Collective in Voor die gordyn oopgaan met onder andere Brandon October en Woordenaar met Churchil Naudé, Jackie Lätti, Riku Lätti en Jannie van Tonder. Vir die jongspan is daar tien teaterproduksies, onder meer Jakob en Liewe Heksie word ‘gescam’. Daar sal ook stalletjies, die KKNK-winkel, kroeë, ’n pretpark, ’n ekspo-gebied deur Klein Karoo Agri en vele ander doendinge wees. Wat visuele kuns betref, het Liza Grobler, die kurator,’n program saamgestel onder die tema "Grenslose gesprekke", wat regdeur die dorp gesien kan word. nomThunzi Mashalaba is die feeskunstenaar vir 2026 en ’n uitstalling getiteld PLEK is te sien met werke van al die feeskunstenaars oor die afgelope drie dekades. Die volledige program is aanlyn beskikbaar by kknk.co.za. Kaartjies is te koop by Webtickets of die KKNK-kantoor.
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Big names light up Kirstenbosch The Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are set to kickstart the new year with an explosive January line-up with internationally-acclaimed artists. When the city's most iconic outdoor music series continues, it promises phenomenal afternoons of music against the breath-taking backdrop of Table Mountain. The new year started with a massive bang on Sunday 4 January, as Cape Town's global electronic stars, Goldfish, returned to home soil. On Sunday 11 January, Belinda Davids delivered her spectacular, world-renowned tribute to the legendary Whitney Houston. Kirstenbosch welcomes back United Kingdom (UK) star Calum Scott to a sold-out show tonight (Wednesday 14 January). The Sunday sessions continue on 18 January with an unmissable double-bill of Afro-pop joy and
soulful R&B, featuring South African legends Freshlyground and new-age star Manana. To close out an incredible month, Bombino brings the mesmerising sounds of the Sahara to Cape Town on Sunday 25 January. Prepare for an evening of hypnotic Tuareg rhythms and masterful desert blues from the Niger-based guitar virtuoso. "The Summer Sunset Concerts are about connection, joy and the beauty of experiencing art in harmony with nature," says Sarah Struys, Events and Tourism Manager for Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. "This year's line-up is one of our most exciting ever, with something for everyone. "We are thrilled to welcome such incredible local and international talent to the garden." Gates open at 16:00, concerts start at 17:15. Tickets are available only via Webtickets or at the Kirstenbosch Ticket Office.
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oc MacLean, legendary American blues guitarist and troubadour, returns to Villa Pascal Guesthouse in Durbanville on Sunday 18 January from 16:00 to tell songs and sing stories in an emotional remapping of the contemporary Delta Blues. Doc MacLean played Charlie Patton songs in Son House's living room 46 years ago. He has performed and recorded with a who's who of first- and second-generation blues, roots and gospel artists such as Sam Chatmon, Peg Leg Sam and Blind John Davis. He has opened for Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter and BB King. With Grammy-winning producer Colin Linden and members of Canned Heat and Mavis Staples, he recorded the groundbreaking and influential album Narrow House. Now best known for his solo work as a songwriter and storyteller, he travels intensively throughout Europe, UK, Canada, USA, South Africa, Southern Africa and Namibia. MacLean has recently been recording in Africa. Last year, his Delta Blues/West African single "Africa
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Blues" was play listed by blues, folk and world music stations on four continents. His current release, a Namibian recording, "Son House Died at Detroit", is also starting to spin the airwaves. This is Doc MacLean's ninth African tour before heading north for an epic second leg of festivals and concerts in Ireland, the UK and Europe. Tickets cost R250 per person. The doors open at 15:00 and the concert starts promptly at 16:00. Villa Pascal does not sell alcohol and guests are welcome to bring their own. Food baskets are not allowed. Coffee or tea and cake will be available. Seating is limited and advance booking is recommended. Contact Eugène on 082 569 4147 or villapascalguesthouse@gmail.com to book.
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Legendary American blues guitarist and troubadour Doc MacLean returns to Villa Pascal Guesthouse in Durbanville on Sunday 18 January from 16:00 to tell songs and sing stories in an emotional remapping of the contemporary Delta Blues. Tickets cost R250. Doors open at 15:00 and the concert starts promptly at 16:00. Contact Eugène on 082 569 4147 or villapascalguesthouse@gmail.com to book. Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts resume its Sunday sessions on 18 January with an unmissable double-bill of Afro-pop joy and soulful R&B, featuring South African legends Freshlyground and new-age star Manana. Gates open at 16:00, concerts start at 17:15. Tickets at Webtickets or at the Kirstenbosch Ticket Office. Theatre Arts in Observatory is starting the year with the highly anticipated Grommels on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January. This award-winning children's show starring and directed by Angelique Filter and Robert Hindley as Blougrommel and Geelgrommel transports young minds on an adventure of wonder and magic. Tickets available at www.theatrearts. co.za Bombino brings the mesmerising sounds of the
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Sahara to Cape Town at the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts on Sunday 25 January. Prepare for an evening of hypnotic Tuareg rhythms and masterful desert blues from the Niger-based guitar virtuoso. Gates open at 16:00, concerts start at 17:15. Tickets at Webtickets or at the Kirstenbosch Ticket Office. Pratibha Singh Baghel returns for one night only at Artscape on 31 January at 20:30, with Encore, an intimate, acoustic journey through ghazal, Bollywood, and contemporary classics, performed with a 10-piece ensemble of India’s finest musicians. Tickets from R250 at Ticketmaster. Milnerton Players is proud to present The Night of January 16, written by iconic writer/philosopher Ayn Rand and directed by veteran Johann van der Merwe, from 6 to 21 February at the Milnerton Playhouse Theatre. Tickets cost R150. Book at www.milnertonplayers.co.za or email bookings@milnertonplayers. com Cape Town Opera presents Gershwin in the Park, a one-night-only concert at the Maynardville Open-Air Festival on Sunday 15 February. The show starts at 18:30. Tickets from R254 at Quicket. Die 30ste KKNK vind van 28 Maart tot 4 April in Oudtshoorn plaas. Besoek kknk.co.za vir die volledige program. Kaartjies by Webtickets of die KKNK-kantoor.
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mergency crews battled a fast-moving fire that tore through Site 5 in Dunoon on Friday 9 January, after multiple informal structures caught alight shortly after 10:25. The blaze spread rapidly through the densely built settlement, driven by strong southeasterly winds and a heavy fuel load. According to City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse, the first arriving officer immediately requested additional resources due to the scale and intensity of the fire. A total of 12 fire engines and water tankers were deployed, with operations coordinated by an Incident Management Team (IMT) Type 4. “The strong winds and fuel load are presenting a challenge to firefighting efforts,” Carelse said, adding that conditions remained volatile throughout the day. Potsdam Road was closed to traffic as firefighters worked to contain the blaze, with the Table View Neighbourhood Watch urging residents and motorists to remain alert and allow unhindered access for emergency vehicles. FIREFIGHTERS ASSAULTED AMID EXTREME CONDITIONS As crews battled the inferno, public order policing resources were called in after firefighters were assaulted while attempting to contain the blaze. One firefighter was transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment for heat exhaustion. Carelse said the dense layout of the informal settlement severely hampered
INFERNO BELIEVED TO BE THE WORST INFORMAL SETTLEMENT FIRE SINCE 2013 access, while helicopters were deployed to assist with aerial water-bombing as the fire continued to spread. City Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith said the structural conditions in Site 5 made direct firefighting extremely difficult. “The dense structural layout has made it nearly impossible for appliances to access a rapidly growing fire line,” Smith said. “Materials used in informal structures allow fires to spread quickly and make them extremely difficult to extinguish once fully engulfed.” Despite this, crews implemented innovative tactics, including the use of an aerial appliance as a water tower, dronebased thermal imaging to guide water streams, and helicopter water drops. “Our top priority is protecting lives and property. We plead with communities to support firefighters and comply with instructions during these difficult moments,” Smith said. The fire was eventually brought under control and extinguished at around 19:00. Amid the emergency, an urgent appeal was issued by Little Brinks, a safe house supporting abused and abandoned children and vulnerable mothers, after two of its homes were threatened by the advancing flames. Shan Hoffman of Little Brinks said women and children were placed in immediate danger, particularly two ill mothers unable to endure heavy smoke and ash exposure. The organisation appealed for urgent financial assistance
to secure temporary accommodation for affected families. The public able to assist can contact Shan Hoffman on 079 788 0944. RELIEF EFFORTS BEGIN AS SCALE OF DEVASTATION EMERGES The City's Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) established an on-site Joint Operations Centre to coordinate recovery efforts. DRMC spokesperson Charlotte Powell said officials were awaiting the all-clear before conducting a formal assessment of damage and displacement. Other City services, along with Sassa, the provincial department of social development and the national department of human settlements, were placed on standby, while humanitarian partners were activated to provide immediate relief. A donation drive has been launched, with drop-off points at the following fire stations, open 24 hours: Goodwood, Roeland Street, Lakeside, Constantia, Hout Bay, Strand, Wynberg and Milnerton. Donations of non-perishable food, hygiene items, nappies, baby formula, blankets and bedding are requested. MAYOR VISITS SITE AS CALLS GROW FOR NATIONAL INTERVENTION Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis visited the affected area on Saturday 10 January, alongside Mayco member for human settlements Carl Pophaim, as relief efforts continued. “This was a terrible
The recent Dunoon blaze spread rapidly through the densely built settlement. PHOTO: FACEBOOK
fire, bravely fought by our firefighters under extremely challenging conditions,” Hill-Lewis said. “City teams are working urgently to assist every affected household.” Pophaim renewed calls for national government to urgently release reconstruction kits, stressing the need for faster intervention in high-density informal settlements. THOUSANDS DISPLACED AS FIRE SEASON INTENSIFIES Approximately 5 500 people have been left homeless after more than 1 000 dwellings were destroyed — an incident Gift of the Givers believes to be the worst informal settlement fire in the Western Cape since the 2013 Khayelitsha blaze. Gift of the Givers was on the ground providing immediate humanitarian assistance as recovery efforts began. With dry conditions, high temperatures and strong winds forecast to persist, authorities continue to urge residents nationwide to remain vigilant, avoid open flames and heed all fire safety warnings as the peak fire season continues.
Fire season costs soar to R15m The Western Cape has already spent R15 million on aerial firefighting support as large parts of the province continue to battle intense and fast-moving wildfires. Authorities warn that the fire season could extend beyond March. MEC for local government, environmental affairs and development planning, Anton Bredell, met with senior officials last week for briefings on the mounting challenges municipalities are facing as the holiday season ends, while hot and dry summer conditions persist. “The Western Cape has experienced a particularly challenging fire season so far, with double the number of aerial firefighting support call-outs authorised compared to this time last year,” said Bredell. “The South African Weather Service has indicated that the remainder of the summer will remain hot and dry, which could extend the fire season beyond March. To date, R15 million has already been spent, and we will engage with the Provincial Treasury should additional funding be required.” According to the Provincial Disaster Management Centre, 38 aerial firefighting missions have been authorised so far this
season. Preliminary figures indicate that approximately 90 000 hectares have already burned across the province. A total of 45 structures have been destroyed, however no fatalities or serious disabling injuries have been reported. In Mossel Bay, residents in Island View, Vakansieplaas and Aalwyndal were evacuated last Tuesday after a veld fire encroached on urban areas, resulting in property damage. Fire crews remain fully deployed in these areas, with aerial support redeployed and additional water resources brought in as wind conditions continue to be closely monitored. Firefighters battled multiple fires in the Overberg and Garden Route districts. As of Monday 12 January, three major fires were burning in Stanford, Pearly Beach and Greyton. The Pearly Beach fire has spread as far as the Stanford wineries. Overberg District Municipality Fire Chief Reinard Geldenhuys said strong winds remain a major concern. “The Greyton fire was contained, but with strong westerly winds it jumped the road toward Riviersonderend and is now burning in the mountain. There is also a small fire near Villiersdorp that crews are
monitoring,” he said. Garden Route District firefighters battled wildfires in Mossel Bay and Tsitsikamma. The N2 between Dana Bay and Langeberg Mall was temporarily closed in both directions due to heavy smoke and poor visibility, but reopened just after 05:00 on Wednesday. Fire crews from Mossel Bay, Garden Route, Hessequa and George municipalities, supported by multiple water trucks and private volunteers, were deployed. CAPE WINELANDS AND EASTERN CAPE FIRES CONTINUE The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) confirmed that a fire reported late on Wednesday in Languedoc, Stellenbosch, has been contained, with no property damage reported. Ground teams remain on site for monitoring and mop-up operations. However, the situation remained critical in Langrug, Franschhoek, over the weekend. Strong north-westerly winds have pushed the blaze in the direction of Franschhoek town. Two contracted ground teams and a 34-member CapeNature crew were involved in suppression efforts. Additional fires were burning at
Firefighting teams battle an out-of-control blaze in Langrug, Franschhoek, as strong winds push the fire through mountainous terrain.
Firefighting teams monitor the Keurbooms-Soetkraal wildfire burning in remote mountainous terrain in the Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National Park.
Stormsvlei, after a blaze crossed over from the Overberg, and at De Wet Cellar in Worcester, where flames advanced toward De Doorns. Motorists using the N1 were urged to drive with caution due to smoke affecting visibility. In the Eastern Cape, a fire has jumped the R330 near Hankey and is spreading toward the Kabeljous River, behind the Nature’s Valley Private Game Reserve, moving in the direction of the Ubuntu Bricks Factory. The N2 between Humansdorp and Jeffreys Bay were closed, with all traffic diverted via the R102. An urgent evacuation notice has been issued for residents in the Zwartenbosch area, Oyster Bay Road farming areas, as well as Kromme River and Riverside. Temporary accommodation has been arranged, and residents have been urged to follow instructions from emergency services. One Pearly Beach resident last week described conditions as rapidly deteriorating due to wind, with roads frequently closed because of poor visibility. The Overstrand Municipality declared the situation a "Code Red". Fire crews remain on high alert across the Western Cape as hot, dry and windy conditions continue to fuel an already severe fire season.
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AFSTANDE BY DIE STAPFEES Vrydag 20 Februarie: 'n 6 km-stap om 18:00 (geskik vir die hele gesin). Saterdag 21 Februarie: Kies of jy aan die 6 km-, 12 km- of 21 km-stap wil deelneem. Die verskillende pret-stappe spring op verskillende tye weg, maar almal is vroegoggend. Sondag 16 Februarie: 10 km-stap om 07:00. Die feesterrein is weer op die grasperk langs die proelokaal, en vanjaar sal daar koffie- en kosstalletjies wees. Daar word ook bier verkoop. By die ekspo-ruimte gaan jy verlei word deur die borge, Salomon en Cape Union Mart, se nuutste
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WPCC SHOWS WHOSE BEST Harlan Greig of Claremont Cricket Club sweeps confidently to the leg side during a Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) premier league game played at Avenue De Mist on Saturday 10 January. Keeping a close eye on proceedings is Western Province Cricket Club (WPCC) wicketkeeper Ben Van Der Merwe. Greig scored 43 runs but it was in vain as WPCC won the match by five wickets. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
Brackenfell, Durbanville begin jaar met seges Die jaar het goed begin vir die Tygerbergse krieketspanne in die WP se Premierliga. Brackenfell en Durbanville het albei die afgelope naweek uitstekende oorwinnings behaal. Brackenfell (203/8) het Ottoman-klub (60) opgefrommel om met 143 lopies te seëvier. Nadat Lee-Roy Walters (70) 'n ankerrol in die Brakke se kolfbeurt gespeel het, het
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